Manchester United | 2023/24 Season

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Reports

Manchester United want to sign England striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa as the 28-year-old fits the profile of player they are looking to recruit.

 

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Manchester United are vying with Newcastle to sign Fulham central defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

The 26-year-old is a free agent on 30 June, having opted against extending his contract at Craven Cottage.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is a known admirer of the former Manchester City youth player and the Magpies were thought to be close to completing a deal to sign him.

However, it is understood United have not ended their interest in the Englishman.

The Old Trafford club are in a tight financial position this summer as they try to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability regulations.

And given central defence is one of the areas they are aiming to strengthen, the prospect of signing a player for Adarabioyo's quality without having to pay a transfer fee holds particular appeal.

Spurs, Liverpool and Italian side AC Milan have also been rumoured to be interested in the former England youth international.

Source: BBC

 

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TO EVERY MANCHESTER UNITED FAN...

We all know that this club is special.

Yesterday’s game was yet another reminder of that. As we fought to win the FA Cup, the incredible atmosphere you generated inside Wembley helped push us over the line.

Celebrating all together was beautiful. Fans, staff, players — all united as one. Those memories will live with us forever.

It was a further reminder that with your support behind us, and the United badge on our chests, we can achieve great things.

You can be sure that we feel immense pride in representing our football club. This shared passion will drive us forward together, back to where this club belongs.

We know how much this club means to so many people — in Manchester and around the world. The backing you have given to us, even during times when we fell short of the standards that we set for ourselves, has been unbelievable.

We understand the sacrifices that you have to make to show this level of support. It does not go unnoticed or unappreciated. We know this season overall has not been good enough and we make no excuses. But we ended it in the best way possible, celebrating a trophy all together.

We want more days like yesterday. We are excited for the future here. There is so much that we have to achieve together. We will fight to bring Manchester United the success that this special club deserves.

Thank you for your unrivalled support.

The 2023/24 Manchester United squad.

To every Manchester United fan...

Our players would like to say something to our supporters, following our FA Cup triumph.

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Anthony Martial confirms Man Utd exit after nine years with emotional message​

Anthony Martial has confirmed that he will leave Manchester United for nothing this summer.

The Frenchman's contract expires at the end of 2023/24 campaign and having not agreed an extension, he has announced that he will be departing.

An open letter to supporters on social media on Monday evening read: "Dear Manchester United fans, It’s with great emotion that I write to you today to say goodbye. After nine incredible years at the club, the time has come for me to turn a new page in my career.

"Since I arrived in 2015, I have had the immense honour of wearing this shirt and playing in front of you, the best supporters in the world! You have been an unwavering support, through the good times and the difficult. Your passion and loyalty have been a constant source of motivation for me.

"I'd like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for me. Your songs, your encouragement and your love for the club are memories that will remain engraved in my heart forever.

"I would also like to express my gratitude to all my team-mates, technical staff and all the members of the club I have met during my 9 years here. I am proud to have been able to share these experiences with you.

"Manchester United will always be in my heart. This club has left its mark on my career and offered me an incredible opportunity to play in front of you. I'm leaving to take on new challenges, I'll always be a Red Devil and I'll continue to follow the club's results with passion. Thank you again for everything, and see you soon. With all my affection, Anthony Martial."

Anthony Martial confirms Man Utd exit after nine years with emotional message

Anthony Martial's contract expires at Manchester United this summer and he has finally confirmed that he will be leaving Old Trafford after nine years with the club following a big-money move from Monaco

www.mirror.co.uk

 

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Manchester United staff reportedly given week to resign in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's WFH crackdown

Manchester United staff have reportedly been given a week to decide whether to resign under Sir Jim Ratcliffe's plans to end working from home.

The club's non-football staff were invited to take redundancy by next Wednesday in an email sent on Tuesday, The Daily Telegraph reports.

Sir Jim has taken over the day-to-day running of the club and is making it compulsory for staff to work from their offices in Manchester or London from 1 June, the paper says.

Staff who do not wish to do so can quit and are being offered early payment of an annual bonus, it added.

A United spokesman told The Daily Telegraph the move "isn't a voluntary redundancy programme".

They added: "The club recognises that not everyone wants to work from the office full-time so has provided options for staff who don't wish to return to the office to step away now."

Sky News

 

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Man Utd transfer news: Club interested in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite; recruiting in defence marked as a priority for Man Utd; Branthwaite is thought to be valued in the region of £60m-£70m by Everton; the 21-year-old has been tracked by Man City and Tottenham


Sky News

 

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How Man Utd 'laughing stock' Rangnick restored reputation with Austria

When Ralf Rangnick parted ways with Manchester United a little over two years ago, his stock could hardly have been lower.

The 65-year-old, who was installed as interim manager, had been unable to bring the required results and performances at Old Trafford, while he also seemed to lack the respect of some of his players - with Cristiano Ronaldo saying he never saw him as a boss., external

But in Berlin on Tuesday, his Austria side produced a performance and result against the Netherlands that not just showed why Rangnick earned the title the 'Godfather of the Gegenpress', but also proved his current group of players are right behind him.

"When we have the ball we have someone on the bench who has a very good input," said captain Marcel Sabitzer, who scored the goal to secure the 3-2 win against the Dutch that ensured Austria finished top of a group that also contained France.

The midfielder added: "It feels very good to play in this team and I am really enjoying every day with this team and the staff. I would like to stay here a bit longer."

Euro 2024: How Ralf Rangnick restored reputation with Austria

Ralf Rangnick struggled during his interim stint at Manchester United but he has restored his reputation at Austria and led them to the Euro 2024 knockouts.

www.bbc.com

 

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Paris St-Germain will consider making a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and could step up their pursuit if they receive encouragement that the 26-year-old England international is open to joining them.

Talksport

 

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️️ Negotiations between Botafogo and Atlanta Utd for Thiago Almada are moving to the final stages.

Final details being sorted between all parties, Almada remains keen on the move.

Initial step would be Botafogo and then OL… here we go, expected soon.

 

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Kobbie Mainoo's year:

- Premier League debut
- Champions League debut
- Scored vs. Liverpool
- England senior debut
- Called up to the England Euros provisional squad
- Scored vs. Man City in the FA Cup final
- Makes first start in an international major tournament

 

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Man Utd increase offer for Everton's Branthwaite

Manchester United have increased their offer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite.

The Toffees rejected a £35m bid from United for the England international last month.

It is understood the revised offer is about £45m, with the possibility of additional payments should set targets be met.

However, BBC Sport has been told that figure still does not match Everton’s valuation.

Branthwaite has impressed as a left-sided central defender at Goodison Park, helping the Merseyside club avoid relegation last season despite two points deductions for breaching rules limiting financial losses.

United are keen to strengthen their options in central defence and have been in negotiations over Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt, who is playing for the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

Raphael Varane has left the club and there has still been no confirmation of an agreement between the club and veteran Northern Ireland centre-back Jonny Evans over a new one-year deal.

In addition, there are doubts over the future of Sweden international Victor Lindelof, who reported to Carrington for the first day of pre-season training on Monday.


BBC

 

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Everton reject second Man Utd bid for Branthwaite

Everton have rejected a second offer of about £45m for defender Jarrad Branthwaite from Manchester United.

The Toffees rejected a £35m bid from United for the 22-year-old England international last month.

It is understood United's revised offer included the possibility of additional payments should set targets be met.

However, that figure still does not match Everton's valuation.

Branthwaite has impressed as a left-sided central defender at Goodison Park, helping the Merseyside club avoid relegation last season despite two points deductions for breaching rules limiting financial losses.


BBC

 

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Good luck to him

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Sancho trains with Man Utd after Ten Hag meeting

Jadon Sancho has returned to training with Manchester United following a meeting with manager Erik ten Hag.

The English winger, 24, fell out with Ten Hag last season and was forced to train away from the first team before rejoining former club Borussia Dortmund on loan in January.

Sancho impressed at Dortmund and his future has been the subject of speculation this summer, but he returned to United on Wednesday for testing before training with his team-mates the following day.

Meanwhile, veteran defender Jonny Evans has signed a new one-year deal with the club.

The 36-year-old Northern Irishman made 30 appearances for United last season after rejoining the club on a one-year deal from Leicester City.


BBC